James, son of Alphaeus

James, son of Alphaeus (died 62 AD) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus.

Biography
James was born in Galilee, and he joined Jesus, Saint Peter, John the Apostle, Saint Andrew, and Judas Iscariot one day as they sojourned, saying that he liked Jesus' message, and that he wanted to hear more. James became one of the Twelve Apostles, following Jesus before spreading the Gospel following Jesus' death. In 62 AD, he was crucified at Ostrakine in Egypt, where he had been preaching.